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Background imageInsurrection Collection: History of England. Peasants revolt led by Wat Tyler in 138

History of England. Peasants revolt led by Wat Tyler in 1381. Meeting between Wat Tyler and the revolutionary priest John Ball. Detail. Miniature of the 15th century by Froissart

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Magna Carta

Magna Carta
King John, pressured by the barons and threatened with insurrection, reluctantly signs the great charter on the Thames island of Runnymede

Background imageInsurrection Collection: The Easter Rising - Dublin, Ireland

The Easter Rising - Dublin, Ireland
The Easter Rising also known as the Easter (or Irish)

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Magna Carta / Rogers

Magna Carta / Rogers
King John, pressured by the barons and threatened with insurrection, reluctantly signs the great charter on the Thames island of Runnymede

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Brit. Troops Moved by Air

Brit. Troops Moved by Air
British Sikh forces of occupation moved by air to crush the Kurdish insurrection

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Macedonian Rebels

Macedonian Rebels
Macedonian revolutionaries have another go at throwing off Turkish rule : these rebels are breakfasting after a nights raid

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Battle of Maciejowice

Battle of Maciejowice
The Russians and Prussians defeat the leader of the insurrection, Kosciuszko, and his forces at the battle of Maciejowice

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Death of Botsaris, 1823

Death of Botsaris, 1823
Insurrection against Turks: The death of Markos Botsaris, patriot leader. Date: 1823

Background imageInsurrection Collection: General Skrzynecki

General Skrzynecki
Jan Zygmunt Skrzynecki, leader of the November rising, at the head of his troops, acclaimed by the Polish populace

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Cretan Insurrection

Cretan Insurrection
Once again, the Cretans rise against their Turkish rulers : this time, the great powers intervene : the island will be taken from the Turks and made an independent nation

Background imageInsurrection Collection: November Insurrection

November Insurrection
Polish cadets and civilians take the Belvedere Palace, Warsaw, from the occupying Russians - a fine victory, though the insurrection was suppressed by the Russians

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Magna Carta / Wynne

Magna Carta / Wynne
King John, pressured by the barons and threatened with insurrection, reluctantly signs the great charter on the Thames island of Runnymede

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Serbiana??Ottoman Wars (1876-1878). Serbia. Organisation

Serbiana??Ottoman Wars (1876-1878). Serbia. Organisation
The Eastern Question. Serbiana??Ottoman Wars (1876-1878). Serbia declared war on the Ottoman Empire on June 30, 1876. Serbia. Organisation of insurgent groups. Drawing by P. Kauffmann

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Serbiana??Ottoman Wars (1876-1878). Arrival of

Serbiana??Ottoman Wars (1876-1878). Arrival of
The Eastern Question. Serbiana??Ottoman Wars (1876-1878). Serbia declared war on the Ottoman Empire on June 30, 1876. Arrival of a Serbian group of volunteers in a village. Engraving

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Deputies of the Burghers of Ghent in revolt against

Deputies of the Burghers of Ghent in revolt against
Louis II of Flanders (1330-1384). Count of Flanders

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. Paris Commune. Soldiers of the Commune

France. Paris Commune. Soldiers of the Commune
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War. Soldiers of the Commune. Engraving

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. Paris Commune. Communard. Gunner resting

France. Paris Commune. Communard. Gunner resting
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War. Communard. Gunner resting. Engraving

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. Paris Commune. Communard. Gunner writing

France. Paris Commune. Communard. Gunner writing
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War. Communard. Gunner writing a report. Engraving

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. Paris Commune (18 March to 28 May 1871)

France. Paris Commune (18 March to 28 May 1871)
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, as a result of the Franco-Prussian War. Storming of the streets of Paris

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Jaroslaw Dombrowski (1836-1871). Polish nobleman

Jaroslaw Dombrowski (1836-1871). Polish nobleman and military officer who served in the Imperial Russian Army

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. Paris Commune. Garibaldian of the Commune

France. Paris Commune. Garibaldian of the Commune
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, as a result of the Franco-Prussian War. Garibaldian of the Commune. Engraving by Ribas

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. Trial of the Paris Commune. Cases proceedings

France. Trial of the Paris Commune. Cases proceedings
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, as a result of the Franco-Prussian War. Trial of the Paris Commune

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. Paris Commune. Arsonist firefighters surprised

France. Paris Commune. Arsonist firefighters surprised
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War. Arsonist firefighters surprised by Versailles troops

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. Paris Commune. Versailles troops enter

France. Paris Commune. Versailles troops enter
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. Paris Commune. Rue de Rivoli (Rivoli Street)

France. Paris Commune. Rue de Rivoli (Rivoli Street)
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. Paris Commune. Barricades and artillery

France. Paris Commune. Barricades and artillery
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. Paris Commune. Positions occupied by

France. Paris Commune. Positions occupied by
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. Paris Commune. The insurgents dragging

France. Paris Commune. The insurgents dragging
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War. The insurgents dragging the cannons to Montmartre

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. Paris Commune. Riots in the Place de la

France. Paris Commune. Riots in the Place de la
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War. Riots in the Place de la Bastille. Engraving

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Bretons, Mobile Guard from Brittany. Used by General

Bretons, Mobile Guard from Brittany. Used by General Trochu (1815-1896) as gendarmerie troops to suppress the revolutionary movement of the Paris Commune in 1871

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414). Military

Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414). Military
Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414)

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414). Military

Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414). Military
Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414)

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414). Military

Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414). Military
Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414)

Background imageInsurrection Collection: The troops of Peter the Ceremonious (1319-1387)

The troops of Peter the Ceremonious (1319-1387)
Peter IV of Aragon (1319-1387), the Ceremonious

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Battle of Mislata (9 December 1348). King Peter

Battle of Mislata (9 December 1348). King Peter
Battle of Mislata (9 December 1348). The troops of Peter the Ceremonious (1319-1387) fought against the Valencian Unionists, defeating them and taking the city of Valencia

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Al-Andalus. Period of civil war between the Umayyad

Al-Andalus. Period of civil war between the Umayyad
Iberian Peninsula. Al-Andalus. Sulayman al-Musta'in or Sulayman ibn al-Hakam (d. 1016). Fifth Umayyad caliph of the Caliphate of Cordoba (1009-1010) and (1013-1016)

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Umar ibn Hafsun (c. 846-918). Andalusi rebel against

Umar ibn Hafsun (c. 846-918). Andalusi rebel against the Emirate of Cordoba. He led a revolt against the emirate that lasted from 878 to 916, when he surrendered to Abd al-Rahman III

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Sir Gavin Carew, son of Sir Edmond Carew of Stringham

Sir Gavin Carew, son of Sir Edmond Carew of Stringham, part of an insurrection of Devonshire men during Queen Mary's reign, Sheriff of Cornwall in 1547. Married to Lady Mary Guildford

Background imageInsurrection Collection: History of Spain. First Carlist War (1833-1840). Manacor

History of Spain. First Carlist War (1833-1840). Manacor (Majorca Island). Sa Llorensada or Es Rebumbori (9 August 1835)

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Philippine Revolution (1896-1898)

Philippine Revolution (1896-1898). Uprising against the Spanish colonial government

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Cuban War of Independence (1895-1898)

Cuban War of Independence (1895-1898). Island of Cuba. La Esperanza. Seat of the called Cuban Government (Republic of Cuba), in the province of Puerto Principe. Photoengraving

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Philippine Revolution (1896-1898). Sual (Luzon Island)

Philippine Revolution (1896-1898). Sual (Luzon Island)
Philippine Revolution (1896-1898). Uprising against the Spanish colonial government. Submission of the main leaders of the Philippine insurrection. Sual (Luzon Island)

Background imageInsurrection Collection: British military occupation. 1882. Egypt. Cairo

British military occupation. 1882. Egypt. Cairo
Events in Egypt, 1882. British military occupation. Cairo. Hassan Mosque during the preaching of the Holy War. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Military intervention and conquest of Egypt by the British

Military intervention and conquest of Egypt by the British
Egypt. Military intervention and conquest of Egypt by the British

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Military intervention and conquest of Egypt by the British

Military intervention and conquest of Egypt by the British
Egypt. Military intervention and conquest of Egypt by the British

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Mayor of Mostoles declares the Homeland in danger

Mayor of Mostoles declares the Homeland in danger
History of Spain. The Mayor of Mostoles declares the Homeland in danger

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Austro-Hungarian campaign to occupy the Bosnian Waliate

Austro-Hungarian campaign to occupy the Bosnian Waliate
Austro-Hungarian campaign to occupy the former Ottoman territories of the Bosnian Waliate. Dalmatian-Herzegovinian insurrection

Background imageInsurrection Collection: The Dalmatian insurrection

The Dalmatian insurrection

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Riots at Salter Hebble, Halifax

Riots at Salter Hebble, Halifax
Disturbances at Salter Hebble in Halifax, part of the 1842 general strike, also known as the Plug Plot Riots, The riots started among the miners in Staffordshire, England

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Scene of Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica

Scene of Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica
The Governors house in Spanish town, during the outbreak of rebellion in Jamaica in 1865. A platoon of soldiers march in front the governors house

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Jozef Poniatowski (1763-1813). Polish leader

Jozef Poniatowski (1763-1813). Polish leader
Jozef Antoni Poniatowski (1763-1813). Polish leaderl, minister of war and military hero, who became a marshal of France. Portrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Goulu

Background imageInsurrection Collection: 13th Minnesota Volunteers 19th Century 1899 Aguinaldo

13th Minnesota Volunteers 19th Century 1899 Aguinaldo
13th, Minnesota, Volunteers, 19th, Century, 1899, Aguinaldo, armed, army, Asia, Asian, Asiatic, attack, attacked, attacker, attacking, barracks, battle, colored, conflict, contemporary, Age, dead

Background imageInsurrection Collection: German Peasants War (1524-1525)

German Peasants War (1524-1525). Fires and looting by the German reformer, Thomas Muntzer (1491-1525) and his people during the rebellion. Colored engraving. 19th century

Background imageInsurrection Collection: France. 1848, 23 to 25 February Revolution. Engraving

France. 1848, 23 to 25 February Revolution. Engraving
France. 1848, 22-24 February Revolution, uprising of students, workers and National Guard to force the abdication of the king and proclaim the Second Republic. Engraving

Background imageInsurrection Collection: INSURRECTION AT LYON

INSURRECTION AT LYON
Insurrection at Lyon : Live working or die fighting is the workers battle-cry. Date: November 1831

Background imageInsurrection Collection: POLISH INSURRECTION 1794

POLISH INSURRECTION 1794
KOSCIUSKO'S OATH An incident of the Polish Insurrection: Kosciusko vows to drive the Russians, Prussians and Austrians out of Poland or die trying. Date: 1794

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Vive la Commune - Siege of Paris, 1871

Vive la Commune - Siege of Paris, 1871
The French Siege of Paris by Felix Regamey showing the insurrection of the Communards against government forces

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Fortifications at Cap-Haitien by Insurgents

Fortifications at Cap-Haitien by Insurgents
Fortifications at the port city of Cap-Haitien, by the occupying insurgents for defence of the town

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Haitian Insurrection

Haitian Insurrection
Insurrection at Haiti, an insurgent camp at the suburb market of the town of Cap-Haitien during the various political struggles that occurred in Haiti at the time

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Santarem during 1846 civil war

Santarem during 1846 civil war
The valley and heights of Santarem, on the River Tagus in Portugal, the refuse of Portuguese insurgents during the civil war of 1846. Date: 1846

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Santarem, on the Tagus

Santarem, on the Tagus
View of the town of Santarem, Portugal, on the right bank of the Tagus

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Insurrectionists active in Madrid against occupying French forces

Insurrectionists active in Madrid against occupying French forces: The people of Madrid rise against the French occupiers of their city, but the insur- -rection is brutally quashed

Background imageInsurrection Collection: INTERVENTION IN CUBA

INTERVENTION IN CUBA
Roosevelt keeping a close eye on insurrection and revolution in Cuba: if the pot boils over, America will intervene Date: 1906

Background imageInsurrection Collection: PROTESTANT PRISONERS

PROTESTANT PRISONERS
The Tour de Constance which served as a prison for protestants during the Cevennes Insurrection. Date: 1702

Background imageInsurrection Collection: JEAN CAVALIER - 1703

JEAN CAVALIER - 1703
Protestant Insurrection in Cevennes - The leader, Jean Cavalier receives inspiration on the road. Date: 1703

Background imageInsurrection Collection: CATHOLICS DEFEATED-NIMES

CATHOLICS DEFEATED-NIMES
Protestant Insurrection in Cevennes - Catholic forces are defeated near Nimes. Date: January 1703

Background imageInsurrection Collection: PROTESTANT INSURRECTION

PROTESTANT INSURRECTION
The Protestant Insurrection in Cevennes - the defeat of Jean Cavalier. Date: 1703

Background imageInsurrection Collection: END OF VENDEE WARS

END OF VENDEE WARS
After making two treaties with the Vendeans, Hoche signs one with the Bretons, thus officially bringing to an end the Vendean insurrection Date: 20 April 1795

Background imageInsurrection Collection: CUBA; CLARA SANTOS

CUBA; CLARA SANTOS
Insurrection in Cuba : Senora Clara Santos heroically leads a charge of rebel cavalry Date: 1906

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Map of the French Department of Deux-Sevres - No. 79

Map of the French Department of Deux-Sevres - No. 79
Map of the French Department of Deux-Sevres - No.79, featuring inset illustrations of Niort Castle and Town Hall, the Chateau de la Guyonnierre and a portrait of Henri du Vergier

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Spain. 16th century. Revolt of the Comuneros (1520-1521). Ma

Spain. 16th century. Revolt of the Comuneros (1520-1521). Ma
Spain. 16th century. Revolt of the Comuneros (1550-1521). Maria Pacheco (1496-1531). Spanish Noble woman of the House of Mendoza

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Emilio Aguinaldo

Emilio Aguinaldo
EMILIO AGUINALDO Filipino leader, commanded rebel forces against Spanish rule 1896-8, then led the insurrection against Americans but captured. Date: 1869 - 1964

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Balkan Wars 1912

Balkan Wars 1912
Serbia - The Russian Consol Emiliyanov with his bodyguard at Detchani, 10 miles south of Pech (Pec) during the Balkan War between Russian and the Turkish Ottoman Empire in 1912

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Juan Lopez de Padilla (1490-1521). Insurrectionary leader in

Juan Lopez de Padilla (1490-1521). Insurrectionary leader in the Castilian War of the Communities. Portrait. Engraving in Historia de Espa?a, 19th century. Colored

Background imageInsurrection Collection: War of the Communities of Castile (1520-1521). The Holy Asse

War of the Communities of Castile (1520-1521). The Holy Asse
Revolt of the Comuneros. War of the Communities of Castile (1520-1521). Conflict between citizens of Castile against Charles V

Background imageInsurrection Collection: India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). English delegation

India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). English delegation
India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). India revolution that erupted as a reaction against British colonial policy. In 1857 the sepoys revolted and deprived of all authority to the East India Company (1858)

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Sepoy. India

Sepoy. India
India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). India revolution that erupted as a reaction against British colonial policy. In 1857 the sepoys revolted and deprived of all authority to the East India Company (1858)

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Julius Baron Haynau

Julius Baron Haynau
JULIUS freiherr von HAYNAU Austrian military commander, known as the Butcher of Brescia for his severity in suppressing an insurrection against Austrian dominion. Date: 1786 - 1853

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Mahmud Nedim Pasha (1818-1883). Ottoman statesman. Protests

Mahmud Nedim Pasha (1818-1883). Ottoman statesman. Protests
Mahmud Nedim Pasha (1818-1883). Ottoman statesman. Demonstration and protests in the streets of Istanbul against Minister. Engraving by Capuz. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1876. Colored

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Revolt of peasants. Spain

Revolt of peasants. Spain
Revolt of peasants in front of the Monastery of Poblet. Catalonia. Spain. Colored engraving

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Spain. Cantonal Revolution. Monteagudo (Murcia)

Spain. Cantonal Revolution. Monteagudo (Murcia)
History of Spain. 19th century. Cantonal Revolution. Monteagudo (Murcia), center of the uprising. Engraving by Rico in The Spanish and American Illustration, (1872). Colored engraving

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Spain. Cantonal Revolution. Murcia. The insurgents in the di

Spain. Cantonal Revolution. Murcia. The insurgents in the di
History of Spain. 19th century. Cantonal Revolution. Murcia.The insurgents in the district of Carmen. Engraving by Rico in The Spanish and American Illustration (1872). Colored engraving

Background imageInsurrection Collection: India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). Conspiracy

India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). Conspiracy
India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). India revolution that erupted as a reaction against British colonial policy. In 1857 the sepoys revolted and deprived of all authority to the East India Company (1858)

Background imageInsurrection Collection: Spain. Cantonal Revolution. Cartagena

Spain. Cantonal Revolution. Cartagena
Cantonal Revolution. Rise of the federals in Cartagena. The soldiers of the regiment Iberia and the sailors of the warships fraternize with the insurgents. July 24, 1873. Spain



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